22 THE SPIRIT OF VW - 50 REASONS WHY WE LOVE THEM Author: Vaughan Grylls RRP: £16.99 Format: Hardback ISBN: 9781849948753 www.summersdale.com In the year the iconic VW Golf celebrates it’s 50th anniversary, this essential book provides an evocative, witty and informed exploration of the revered German car brand, illustrating its textural history and ever-growing popularity. The Beetle, The Transporter, The Polo: all iconic models of the historic VW name. Whether a car enthusiast or not, the VW is known for its stylish design and high-class performance. With a name that translates to ‘The People’s Car’, VW’s innovative and market dominating models have made them the go-to car of families across the globe, known for their reliability and utility. As the world caught the bug for VW cars in the mid 20th-century, the brand’s ever-changing image and dynamic range has made them a versatile option for every kind of driver. This fascinating book discusses the most recognised VW models, from 1940’s pioneering Beetle to the newest cars seen taking off along the motorways; summing up succinctly the reasons why we love them. VW’s are highly sought after by enthusiasts and collectors the world over and with its celebrated Golf model turning 50 this year, this book makes the perfect gift for any car aficionado. www.batsfordbooks.com YOU THE DADDY Author: Giles Alexander RRP: £14.99 Format: Paperback HBSN: 9781837991259 Welcome to the hands-on dad’s guide to fatherhood - for anyone who’s embarking on the rollercoaster ride of parenting but doesn’t know where to begin. Split into digestible chapters, this book provides practical and easy-to-follow advice on every stage of pregnancy, birth and the early years of parenthood - up until your baby’s three - including essentials such as: • Supporting your partner as she grows a baby • Preparing for your new arrival • Being the best birth partner you can be • A step-by-step guide to life with a newborn • The journey of your child’s development and advice on raising well-rounded toddlers • Looking after your mental health while providing for your family Expectations of new dads and the roles we play have never been greater. This is a life-changing time for you and your partner and the prep work starts now. www.summersdale.com FINANCIAL JOY Author: Ken & Mary Okoroafor RRP: £16.99 Format: Paperback ISBN: 978-1-7384231-2-5 Authors Ken and Mary Okoroafor started out as resource-poor, working-class immigrants and have built a life of financial independence and joyful moments through hard work, smart saving and savvy investing. They know what it feels like to start from ground zero, and as a chartered accountant and former CFO, Ken shares his financial expertise to help you unlock the secret to building wealth. Financial Joy is a practical 10-week financial plan to help you turn your life around from small beginnings and design a life of financial freedom filled with the small experiences that bring you joy. Alongside real-life interviews with people from different backgrounds, age groups and stages of their money journey, Ken & Mary offer practical financial advice on how to: Take control of your finances, develop good money habits, become debt-free, invest in assets, and multiply your income. All so you can create the freedom to travel, spend time with your loved ones and plan for a stress-free (early) retirement – all whilst prioritising your wellbeing and having fun! Whether you’re a complete beginner to investing, currently living in your overdraft and stressed living paycheck to paycheck, or worried about preparing for retirement; or maybe you’re just fed up with your career and want to know how to stop running the rat race. Wherever you are on your journey, this book will revolutionise your relationship with money and your lifestyle. Financial joy is for everybody, and it is accessible to you now, not later. Start today to grow your money and create a life you love. www.quercusbooks.co.uk 100 BOOKS THAT CHANGED THE WORLD Author: Scott Christianson and Colin Salter RRP: £20 Format: Hardback ISBN: 9781849948685 A thought-provoking chronological timeline of the world’s most influential books. What’s your favourite book? Why did it inspire you? Did it change your world? In this elegant and updated new edition of 100 Books that Changed the World, Colin Salter and the late Scott Christianson present a chronological timeline of three millennia of human thought distilled in print, from the earliest illuminated manuscripts to the age of ebooks and audiobooks. From scriptures that founded religions, to scientific treatises that challenged beliefs, to novels that kick-started literary movements, this beautifully illustrated book informs and entertains as it demonstrates how the power of the written word has shaped, changed and even revolutionised the world. of the many groundbreaking within, included are: • The Iliad and The Odyssey, Homer (750 BC) • Shakespeare’s First Folio (1623) • A Vindication of the Rights of Woman, Mary Wollstonecraft (1792) • Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass (1845) • The Diary of a Young Girl, Anne Frank (1947) • Things Fall Apart, Chinua Achebe (1958) • A Brief History of Time, Stephen Hawking (1988) Each entry is thoughtfully annotated and illustrated with vibrant colour photography.Together they make up an elegantly designed and chronological account of the world’s most important and groundbreaking publications. www.batsfordbooks.com
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